The SMACNA Safety Awards Program is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the commitment and inventive efforts of our members in providing a secure and conducive environment for their employees. It's not just about recognizing past accomplishments; it's about inspiring a future marked by a dedication to safety and health within the HVAC and Sheet Metal industry. There are two types of Safety Awards: Safety Innovator of the Year Award and the Safety Achievement Awards.
Top Safety Performer Award
An elite safety performer certificate will be provided for all members achieving an incident rate 50% better than the U.S. Department of Labor BLS incident rate for Sheet Metal Contractors in the U.S. and the adjacent rate for Canadian members.
Zero Injury and Illness Incidence Award
All members who demonstrate an outstanding safety record with zero reported incidences in 2025 will receive a certificate of safety excellence.
The Safety Profile Report summarizes each completed safety profile and showcases the OSHA-based safety performance metrics and positive trends collected through the awards program.
With the theme of “Safety Excellence Through Innovation,” this award is open to all SMACNA members who participate in the SMACNA Safety Excellence Awards program. In collaboration with SMACNA Premier Partners Milwaukee Tool and Federated Insurance, the award will be for the company that demonstrates an example of an innovative safety idea, concept, or best practice that statistically improved the company's safety program or culture.
SMACNA's 2026 Safety Innovation Award Winner: Bel-Aire Mechanical of Phoenix, AZ
“We are honored to receive the 2026 SMACNA Safety Innovator of the Year Award. At Bel-Aire Mechanical, a Legence Company, safety is not just a priority - it is the foundation of our culture. This recognition belongs to every employee whose commitment to Safety, Quality, and Production as one mindset has created an environment where innovation thrives, and everyone is empowered to ensure each person returns home safely every day,”
-Scott Kienast, EHS Director, Bel-Aire Mechanical.